Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations. At a recent event in London, lessons were shared based on the experiences of the Japanese Navy and how it has been building a fleet rapidly ...

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5 hours ago · Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$2.8 billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for a follow-on development contract for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system.. The contract will support the continued development of the THAAD system over the next five years, with two opportunities to extend the contract for a …

15 hours ago · This new budget announcement, which has an increased focus on domestic procurement, comes as international countries arrive ahead of Aero India 2025. India has boosted its defence budget by 9% for the FY2025–26 financial year. A total of INR6.8 trillion (US$78 billion), up from INR6.2 trillion ...

1 day ago · Sikorsky has announced the start of its ground runs on the UH-60 Black Hawk, ahead of the first flight of the improved engine-equipped helicopter later this year.. According to Sikorsky, the new GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) will boost the helicopter’s power by 50%, increasing its range and lift capacity. The ground test …

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Jan 31, 2025 · Embraer Defense and Security remains confident on its work to ramp-up its C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano production following the recent boost in orders, according to CCO Frederico Lemos.. In 2024, the Brazilian manufacturer announced a swathe of orders and selections for the C-390, particularly concentrated around NATO European countries.. Recent orders include those from Netherlands ...

Jan 20, 2020 · Air Warfare Embraer “confident” as C-390 and A-29 production ramps up in 2025. Embraer chief commercial officer Frederico Lemos said that it was aiming to produce more than 10 of its C-390 multi-mission aircraft a year by 2030, with some A-29 aircraft already allocated and ready for delivery.

Air Warfare Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has commissioned the first of its planned Type 054B new generation frigates.. The first modules for its hull were seen in Shanghai in December 2022. The hull was launched in August 2023, and it began its sea trials in January 2024.